Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Poweshiek County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at Brooke.Holder@unitypoint.org.
Children and Families of Iowa
Restoring Hope. Building Futures. Changing Lives.
People come to CFI when they need hope. They trust CFI to help them pick up the pieces, to listen, to offer ideas, and to work together with them to build solutions. CFI is there to give them hope for a better tomorrow.
Helping victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives.
Trauma-informed therapy and substance use solutions.
Career Planning & Work Readiness
Career development and support for at-risk youth and adults.
Affordable childcare with fun, age-appropriate programming
Assisting individuals with Social Security benefit management.
Support, classes, adoption services, and SafeCare.
Juvenile Justice Supported Services
Services and support for teens referred by Polk County Juvenile Court.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Connections (Station Clubhouse)
Connections is a peer driven day program that offers support with the development of strategies to promote coping, problem-solving and self-management of your behavioral health. We want to empower you to accomplish your goals for housing, employment and any other areas of need. Connections is a safe place to socialize and make new friends!
Grinnell, IA 50112
Disability Access Point DAP New 7.1.2025 Behavioral Health & Disability Services
What is a Disability Access Point?
A "Disability Access Points" or "DAPs" are local places that help people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers find the services and support they need, both short term and long term. They are a friendly first stop for finding helpful information and services.
There are 4 agencies designated as DAPs across 7 districts in Iowa. These agencies are part of Iowa's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Network.
What Services are provided by DAPs?
DAPs help people with disabilities and their families find and use the services they need by providing the following services:
Information & Assistance: DAPs give people, their families, and caregivers important information to help them make informed choices about long-term services and supports (LTSS) by:
- Figuring out what the person needs.
- Making sure the person knows about services and opportunities.
- Connecting the person with local providers for the help they need (respite or home modifications).
Options Counseling: DAPs help people understand their pathways and set goals to make informed choices of their care. The person leads the process, and they can include family members or others they trust. This usuaully lasts about 90 days.
Non-Medicaid Short-Term Services and Support (STSS): These are temporary services that help people with disabilities live in their homes and communities and provide support to their families and caregivers.
Service Coordination for Non-Medicaid LTSS: This is a process where someone helps the person get and manage their LTSS. The person works with a coordinator to create a care plan, set goals, and choose services to meet those goals.
Who can I reach out to with concerns after July 1, 2025?
If you have any concerns or experience any issues with your services, you can reach out to your Disability Access Point.
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group: A free group focused on caregivers and their infant(s) newborn to one year of age, Baby weight checks, breast and bottle feeding guidance, professional and peer support, come and go setting, light refreshments provided. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Tomasek Conference Room from 5-6:30 PM. For information call 641-236-2905.
Grinnell, IA 50112
Suicide & Crisis Line 24/7
Includes behavioral/mental health. Service for Deaf & Hard of Hearing with Videophone. Disponible en Español.
